CVE-2021-47347: wl1251: Fix possible buffer overflow in wl1251_cmd_scan

Published May 21, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

wl1251: Fix possible buffer overflow in wl1251cmdscan

Function wl1251cmdscan calls memcpy without checking the length. Harden by checking the length is within the maximum allowed size.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel<4.4.276
Linux Linux kernel>=4.5<4.9.276
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.14.240
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.198
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.133
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.51
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.12.18
Linux Linux kernel>=5.13<5.13.3

Event History

May 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47347?

CVE-2021-47347 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-47347?

To fix CVE-2021-47347, ensure that you are running the latest stable version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been patched.

3

What is the main issue addressed by CVE-2021-47347?

CVE-2021-47347 addresses a possible buffer overflow in the wl1251_cmd_scan function due to unverified memcpy length.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2021-47347?

CVE-2021-47347 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel before the fix was implemented in later stable releases.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2021-47347?

Users and systems using affected versions of the Linux kernel with the wl1251 driver are impacted by CVE-2021-47347.

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